Most Londoners have a feeling of nostalgia when they see The Hippodrome, a famous and historic Grade II listed building adjacent to Leicester Square. What was once an impressive theatre by renowned Victorian theatre architect Frank Matcham, first opened in 1900, it struggled to find a role for itself in recent years (having spent the 80s and 90s as a famously awful nightclub). Now the grand building is to become a 24-hour casino with gaming areas, restaurants, bars and cabaret following a 30 million pound refurbishment - slightly more than the 250,000 pounds spent on the original build. From 2 July 2012, Live at the Hippodrome will present a series of events from week-long residencies to big name singers, covering all genres from cabaret and burlesque to jazz and live music in the Matcham Room, a 182-seat performance space run by creative director Nick Frankfort and associate programmer Neil Marcus. Tony Christie, Janie Dee and Miss Polly Rae will be among the first acts to perform. Aside from the main auditorium there are three floors of gambling, four bars, a 200-seat theatre and a 150-cover restaurant. You can even get married here - by Elvis... the new Hippodrome is that kind of place.

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Magic Mike LiveMagic Mike LivePicking up from where Dirty Dancing left off, Channing Tatum presents an adults-only dance and acrobatic spectacular based on the smash hit films Magic Mike and Magic Mike XXL. If you saw Channing's appearance on the Graham Norton show - including an intimate dance with the Irish chat show presenter himself - you'll know what to expect. And it seem2020-06-03T00:00:00+01002020-09-13T00:00:00+0100
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Magic Mike Liveevent > Dance > Modern Dance - Physical TheatrePRICING† £65-£125DATES†
10th November 2018 to 13th September 2020Picking up from where Dirty Dancing left off, Channing Tatum presents an adults-only dance and acrobatic spectacular based on the smash hit films Magic Mike and Magic Mike XXL. If you saw Channing's appearance on the Graham Norton show - including an intimate dance with the Irish chat show presenter himself - you'll know what to expect. And it seem...†More about this event

Wyndham's TheatreLondon > Entertainment > TheatresCharing Cross Road, Soho, London WC2H |
1 minute from The HippodromeWyndham's Theatre opened in Charing Cross Road on 16th November 1899 and was owned by Charles Wyndham. One of its biggest hits was Sandy Wilson's The ...More

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Arts TheatreLondon > Entertainment > Theatres6-7 Great Newport Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H |
1 minute from The HippodromeThe Arts Theatre was built in 1927 as a members club, which allowed it to circumvent the censorship laws and perform unusual and avant garde fare. ...More

Vue West EndLondon > Entertainment > Cinemas3 Cranbourn Street, Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H |
1 minute from The HippodromeVue's flagship West End cinema in Leicester Square, which first opened in October 1938, underwent a £6.6m refurbishment in 2017, upgrading its seating and sound systems ...More

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Prince Charles CinemaLondon > Entertainment > Cinemas7 Leicester Place, Soho, London WC2H |
1 minute from The HippodromeHaving achieved almost cult status, this reasonably-priced, independent cinema in the heart of Leicester Square is not quite the true hidden gem it once was. ...More

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The 99 ClubLondon > Entertainment > Comedy ClubsStorm Nightclub, 28a Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H |
1 minute from The HippodromePlaying across multiple venues across London seven days a week and 52 weeks a year - do they really put on shows on Christmas Day? - ...More

The DoctorLondon > Events > Theatre†Dates: 20th April to 18th July 2020The Hippodrome, St Martins Lane, WC2N |
2 minutes from The HippodromeDescribed by the Guardian as 'one of the peak theatrical performances of the year', Juliet Stevenson reprises her role in Robert Icke's The Doctor when it ...More

WaitressLondon > Events > Theatre†Dates: 8th February 2019 to 4th July 2020The Hippodrome, 18-20 Maiden Lane, The Strand, WC2R |
5 minutes from The HippodromeBased on the 2007 film by Adrienne Shelley, Waitress the musical tells the story of Jenna, an expert pie maker in a small town who dreams ...More

Horse and Dolphin YardLondon > Attractions > Soho, London W1D |
2 minutes from The HippodromeWalking from Gerrard Street to Shaftesbury Avenue in the Chinatown area of Soho you'll come across the pedestrianised Horse & Dolphin Yard which gets its name ...More

Any Amount of BooksLondon > Shopping > Books62 Charing Cross Road, Soho, London WC2H |
1 minute from The HippodromeA delightful second-hand bookshop with a wide choice that ranges from antiquarian first editions to the bargain basement. Rare books, first editions, modern literature, art and ...More

Tokyo DinerLondon > Restaurants > Japanese restaurants2 Newport Place, Soho, London WC2H |
1 minute from The HippodromeLaid-back Japanese diner spread over three floors. The food at the Tokyo Diner is good, if unexceptional, the bentos satisfying, the rice plentiful and nothing is ...More

The SanctuaryLondon > Leisure > Fitness12 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E |
4 minutes from The HippodromeThis day spa exclusively for women is a total pampering experience from the minute you step through the door. Located in bustling Covent Garden you'll soon ...More

Waxy's Little SisterLondon > Nightlife > Pubs20 Wardour Street, Soho, London W1D |
2 minutes from The HippodromeIf you're not up for the hectic atmosphere of Waxy O'Connors it might be worth slipping across the street to her infinitely more tranquil Little Sister. ...More

Cork & BottleLondon > Nightlife > Wine Bars44 Cranbourn Street, Soho, London WC2H |
1 minute from The HippodromeLocated in the heart of the West End you’d expect it to be packed with the usual crowds but hidden in a basement below a sex ...More

68 Dean StreetLondon > Business > Venue Hire68 Dean Street, Soho, London W1D |
4 minutes from The HippodromeThis stylish private house in Soho is suitable for photo shoots, meetings, press events, filming and for a limited range of social events such as dinners ...More